Lightning Enable MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Lightning Enable in Claude Code

PyPI (uv)

Claude Code

claude mcp add lightning-enable -- uvx lightning-enable-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lightning-enable": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "lightning-enable-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add lightning-enable -- docker run -i --rm docker.io/refinedelement/lightning-enable-mcp:2.1.1

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "lightning-enable": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "docker.io/refinedelement/lightning-enable-mcp:2.1.1"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Lightning Enable MCP server do?

Bitcoin Lightning payments for AI agents: pay and create invoices, check balances and access L402-paywalled APIs, with Strike, OpenNode and NWC wallets.

Is the Lightning Enable MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Lightning Enable run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add Lightning Enable to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add lightning-enable -- uvx lightning-enable-mcp

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